Regular Meeting of the Audit and Finance Committee
October 15, 2025: Agenda
Meeting Agenda
Agenda: Audit and Finance Committee (AFC), 139 KB
Agenda Items - October 15, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to 5 speakers.
Approval of Minutes
Item AFC001
Approve the minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee meetings of September 17, 2025 and October 14, 2025.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Minutes, PDF, 168 KB, posted 10/9/2025
20251015-AFC001, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Discussion and Possible Action
Item AFC002
Discussion and possible action regarding setting the Audit & Finance Committee meeting dates for calendar year 2026. [Jason Hadavi, Deputy City Auditor - Office of the City Auditor].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC002, Agenda Backup: Proposed 2026 Meeting Dates, PDF, 657 KB, posted 10/9/2025
20251015-AFC002, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Item AFC003
Discussion and possible action on the calendar year 2026 Audit Plan [Jason Hadavi, Deputy City Auditor- Office of the City Auditor].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC003, Agenda Backup: Audit Plan CY 2026, PDF, 2.5 MB, posted 10/9/2025
20251015-AFC003, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Item AFC004
Draft sunset review process and update on actions taken relevant to Council Resolution 20241212-133 regarding review of and recommendations to improve the clarity of purpose and efficient operation of current boards and commissions, task forces, council corporations, and intergovernmental bodies. [ Stephanie Hall, Assistant City Clerk - Office of the City Clerk; Jessica Ferrari, Assistant to the City Manager - Management Services].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC004, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 94 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Item AFC005
Discussion and possible action regarding the re-appointment of Dr. Michael Granof to the Austin Police Retirement System board.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC005, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Item AFC006
Discussion and possible action regarding candidates for the Austin Firefighters Retirement Fund Board of Trustees.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC006, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 91 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Item AFC007
Discussion and possible action regarding the re-appointment of Dick Lavine to the City of Austin Employees Retirement System board.
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC007, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Briefings
Item AFC008
City Auditor’s Integrity Unit annual report. [Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations- Office of the City Auditor].
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 92 KB, posted 10/9/2025
20251015-AFC008, Agenda Backup: Report, PDF, 2.2 MB, posted 10/9/2025
Executive Session
Item AFC009
Discussion regarding candidates for appointments to retirement system boards. [Personnel matters - Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code).
Sponsors: Mayor Kirk Watson, Council Member Ryan Alter.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC009, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 93 KB, posted 10/9/2025
Future Items
Item AFC010
Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
Work Papers and Other Backup Documentation
20251015-AFC010, Agenda Backup: Recommendation for Action, PDF, 89 KB, posted 10/9/2025
ADJOURN
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